The Stars and Stripes Half Marathon is a beautiful scenic course along country roads making it one of the fastest and flattest races you will find! Join your local Texas runners competing in the Half Marathon, 10K or 5k. All courses will start and finish at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In!

All of the courses are certified and every participant will receive a tech t-shirt and a race specific finisher's medal. For those participating in the half marathon, you will also receive a finisher's short sleeve shirt. And, as always, you will experience the outstanding volunteers and course support you’ve come to expect from the Texas Running Community. After your run, join us for a post-race celebration including music, great food and drinks (including beer for those over 21)!

We invite everyone to sign up - from beginners to elites - come out and set a record on this hot summer day! There will be cash prizes for the top overall male and female finishers in the Half marathon and gift certificates for the other event as well as awards for Master's and Age Group awards.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced runner, come out and join the summer fun! From one of the best courses you will find, to the amazing volunteers, swag, and, of course, the post-race celebration in beautiful New Braunfels, Texas, you are guaranteed a great event! Can't wait to see you there!

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

06:30 AM - Virtual Half

06:30 AM - Half Marathon

06:30 AM - Virtual 5K

06:30 AM - Virtual 10K

07:00 AM - 10K

07:15 AM - 5K

08:00 AM - Kids K

ENTRY FEES

Early Bird - Until January 31

5K $25

10K $30

Half $75

Kids K - $10

Regular - February 1 to May 31

5K $30

10K $35

Half $80

Kids K - $15

Late - June 1 to July 19

5K $35

10K $40

Half $85

Kids K - $15

Race Day

5K $40

10K $45

Half $90

Kids K - $15

Special discount for groups of 5 or more. Each participant will receive 10% off of their registration.

Special pricing for the Half Marathon.

First 10 registrants are $50 and increasing for each 10 registrants by $5 until the offer expires.

There are NO refunds. Event insurance is available for purchase during registration.

Southern Living listed the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theater as one of the best Drive-In Theaters in the south! We are proud to be ranked among some amazing drive-ins around the country. If you would like to take a look at the list, here is a link:https://www.southernliving.com/travel/drive-in-movies?slide=407558#407558. We appreciate the support and patronage of all of our guests and are happy to be bringing Drive-In Memories to the Hill Country region of Texas.

The Avengers: Infinity War

Everyone loves a good team: Batman and Robin, chips and queso, the Jackson 5. But when the Earth's mightiest superheroes come together, there is nothing quite like it. There have been over 18 different Marvel movies and they are all about to tie everything together with six gems and an overwhelming, cosmic villain in the latest Marvel hit, The Avengers: Infinity War.

More than any other Marvel movie, The Avengers: Infinity War features more good guys than any superhero cinematic project. Together, the good guys come together to attempt to beat Thanos, a massive villain wielding a legendary metal glove in search of six all-power infinity stones to give him unparalleled power.

Knowing that this movie is bringing together about 20 movie plots, here’s what do you need to know going into The Avengers: Infinity War.

1.Thanos

In the first Avengers film, Thanos appears at the end of the credits. He tasks Loki, Thor’s brother, to lead an army against Earth’s heroes. After a failed attempt by Loki, we see Thanos in Guardians of the Galaxy where he assigns Ronan the Accuser to snag a mysterious Orb, but is again thwarted. Finally, Thanos takes destruction into his own hands and comes to our world to collect the infinity stones.

2.Infinity Stones

Infinity stones are an integral part of Infinity War. As a refresher, here are a few reminders of where we’ve seen them before. In Guardians of the Galaxy, The Collector explains that the stones date back to creation itself and are composed of cosmic power that can only be handled by people of extraordinary strength. These stones have different purposes. They are:

-Time Stone: Give the wielder control over time.

-Space Stone: Opens portals in space show possible visions of the future, and fuel dangerous weapons.

-Power Stone: This stone can wipe out an entire planet’s civilization (yikes).

-Reality Stone: Brings the dead back to life.

-Mind Stone: This stone allows the holder to control others.

-Soul Stone: This is the only stone that has not been introduced in the Marvel movies. Noone quite knows the purpose of it or the powers it holds, but we might soon figure it out in the upcoming movie.

3.Where does the movie begin?

Loki holds the space stone and the collector is assumed to have the reality stone. Additionally, the power stone is being guarded by space cops and Doctor Strange has the time stone housed in an amulet. The Mind stone is embedded into the forehead of, Vision, an Avenger. As for the Soul stone, it’s hard to know where it’s located. There are rumors it is in Wakanda, the high tech African country. The movie follows Thanos in pursuit of each of the stones. In order to protect all civilizations, superheroes band together to fight Thanos.

There’s a lot more to these intricate movies and it’s generally just a lot to take in. But it’s a basis to help refresh your experience with The Avengers and follow along in the new movie The Avengers: Infinity War. Be sure to grab your tickets at Stars and Stripes Movie Drive-In Movie Theatre here.

Tomb Raider is Back

In 2003, Lara Croft’s Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life hit movie theaters and was generally a flop in the eyes of video game lovers everywhere. Since then, we haven’t seen anything from the series. This March, Tomb Raider is back with a vengeance. Alicia Vikander plays a younger Lara Croft as she attempts to uncover the secrets behind her father’s disappearance – a plot line dear to the hearts of many.

This year’s release of Tomb Raider will explore Lara Croft’s journey as she transforms from a reckless, young girl into the iconic, fearless adventurer familiar to the gaming community. From designs of the characters to action sequences, fans of the series have already recognized that Tomb Raider will be incorporating elements from the video game.

Challenge with the Reboot of Tomb Raider

According to an article by Nerdist, “Hollywood has seemed to mastered the art of comic books, novels, and horrifying true stories for the big screen” but struggles “when it comes to video game movies” (Source). Many movie goers are predisposed to skepticism with the stigma associated with movie adaptations from video games.

With Oscar-winning actress, Alicia Vikandar as Lara Croft, it seems that the reboot is prepared to face the challenges head on. Vikander, like many of us, grew up playing these games and her passion for the role will hopefully prove helpful to the series. In an interview, Vikander explains that her goal was to capture the heart of Lara. She worked hard to accurately portray the essence of the character and the series while providing a story with a reality closer to our own.

Tomb Raider in Theaters March 15, 2018

Movie times for Tomb Raider are available here. Spend the last days of Spring Break at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Movie Theatre. With a nostalgic feel and incredible viewing capacity, it’s the perfect place to make memories.

Tomb Raider is Back

In 2003, Lara Croft’s Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life hit movie theaters and was generally a flop in the eyes of video game lovers everywhere. Since then, we haven’t seen anything from the series. This March, Tomb Raider is back with a vengeance. Alicia Vikander plays a younger Lara Croft as she attempts to uncover the secrets behind her father’s disappearance – a plot line dear to the hearts of many.

This year’s release of Tomb Raider will explore Lara Croft’s journey as she transforms from a reckless, young girl into the iconic, fearless adventurer familiar to the gaming community. From designs of the characters to action sequences, fans of the series have already recognized that Tomb Raider will be incorporating elements from the video game.

Challenge with the Reboot of Tomb Raider

According to an article by Nerdist, “Hollywood has seemed to mastered the art of comic books, novels, and horrifying true stories for the big screen” but struggles “when it comes to video game movies” (Source). Many movie goers are predisposed to skepticism with the stigma associated with movie adaptations from video games.

With Oscar-winning actress, Alicia Vikandar as Lara Croft, it seems that the reboot is prepared to face the challenges head on. Vikander, like many of us, grew up playing these games and her passion for the role will hopefully prove helpful to the series. In an interview, Vikander explains that her goal was to capture the heart of Lara. She worked hard to accurately portray the essence of the character and the series while providing a story with a reality closer to our own.

Tomb Raider in Theaters March 15, 2018

Movie times for Tomb Raider are available here. Spend the last days of Spring Break at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Movie Theatre. With a nostalgic feel and incredible viewing capacity, it’s the perfect place to make memories.

Things you need to know before seeing A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time is the kind of novel that has a message for someone at any age. There are major themes, confidence boosting lessons, and a family story that focuses on intense issues that people must face in life.

To prepare for the upcoming movie and before you celebrate Spring Break, here are a few things you should know before you see A Wrinkle in Time in movie theaters

Long Time Coming

It’s been a long time coming for A Wrinkle in Time to hit movie theaters. Producer, Catherine Hand, read the book as a fifth-grader and made a promise to herself that she would bring the book to life on screen. 54 years later, that promise is coming to fruition as she partners with a revolutionary director.

Slight Changes

With every movie adaptation of a book, there are always changes. There are subtle differences like changing the time the father has been missing and updated references to bring the novel into 2018.

DuVernay

DuVernay is the first African American woman to direct movie with budget over 100 million. Breaking records, not only is she bringing life to a brilliant novel, but she knew from the beginning that she wanted to demand a diverse cast to play the iconic roles. She wanted the three witches to be “black, white, and one that wasn’t either” (Source).

Cameos

According to a report in Collider, L’Engle might make a subtle appearance in the film. Hint: Look carefully at the photographs that appear on screen. You might see a familiar face (Source).

Sequels

If you haven’t read the books, A Wrinkle in Time is the first novel in the series. There have been no discussions of sequels, but there is a high possibility depending on how the movie is received.

A Wrinkle in Time is a highly anticipated movie adaptation. Spring Break is approaching. Celebrate the end of a long day floating the river by watching A Wrinkle in Time at Stars and Stripes movie theater. We're open every day during Spring Break in New Braunfels. Check out the movie times for A Wrinkle in Time here.

Black Panther

In 1966, Black Panther makes his first appearance in the Fantastic Four comic series. The Black Panther's name is T'Challa. He is king and protector of Wakanda, a fictional African nation. T’Challa is proficient in science, combat, rigorous physical training, advanced technology, and more to stand against his enemies. His abilities are enhanced through ancient Wakanda rituals and is one of the first black superheroes.

What you need to know before you see Black Panther

He is Marvel’s first black superhero

Before Black Panther, there we a few black characters that appeared in comic strips, but T’Challa was the first with super powers which are super strength, speed, agility, and acute senses.

He is royalty

T’Challa is the king of Wakanda. The Black Panther title is passed down over thousands of years to the leader of the Wakanda tribe who communes with panther god, Bast.

He has a younger sister who is the smartest person than the world – smarter even than Tony Stark.

Smash the box offices

Luckily, for Marvel fans everywhere, The Black Panther opens this weekend and is expected to smash the box office records. According to Forbes, “the Marvel superhero drama may open as high as $165 million over its Fri-Mon Presidents Day weekend launch. Such a debut would be the biggest official Fri-Mon debut in history, ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End ($153m in 2007). It would also be the biggest four-day launch, ahead of Thurs-Sun debut of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith ($158m in 2005)” (Source).

Black Panther Movie Times

Stars and Stripes Drive-In Movie Theatre has Black Panther movie times available today. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentines day. If you need a Valentine’s gift idea, tickets to see this highly anticipated movie is an ideal option for your comic-strip loving significant other. But don’t worry, Stars and Stripes celebrates pal-entines day to. Grab a friend and come watch The Black Panther this weekend!

Black Panther

In 1966, Black Panther makes his first appearance in the Fantastic Four comic series. The Black Panther's name is T'Challa. He is king and protector of Wakanda, a fictional African nation. T’Challa is proficient in science, combat, rigorous physical training, advanced technology, and more to stand against his enemies. His abilities are enhanced through ancient Wakanda rituals and is one of the first black superheroes.

What you need to know before you see Black Panther

He is Marvel’s first black superhero

Before Black Panther, there we a few black characters that appeared in comic strips, but T’Challa was the first with super powers which are super strength, speed, agility, and acute senses.

He is royalty

T’Challa is the king of Wakanda. The Black Panther title is passed down over thousands of years to the leader of the Wakanda tribe who communes with panther god, Bast.

He has a younger sister who is the smartest person than the world – smarter even than Tony Stark.

Smash the box offices

Luckily, for Marvel fans everywhere, The Black Panther opens this weekend and is expected to smash the box office records. According to Forbes, “the Marvel superhero drama may open as high as $165 million over its Fri-Mon Presidents Day weekend launch. Such a debut would be the biggest official Fri-Mon debut in history, ahead of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End ($153m in 2007). It would also be the biggest four-day launch, ahead of Thurs-Sun debut of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith ($158m in 2005)” (Source).

Black Panther Movie Times

Stars and Stripes Drive-In Movie Theatre has Black Panther movie times available today. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentines day. If you need a Valentine’s gift idea, tickets to see this highly anticipated movie is an ideal option for your comic-strip loving significant other. But don’t worry, Stars and Stripes celebrates pal-entines day to. Grab a friend and come watch The Black Panther this weekend!